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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,216.17, 314,832.26 and 147,669.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,216.17, 314,832.26 and 147,669.67 is: 203,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,216.17 : 314,832.26 = 147,669.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,216.17/314,832.26 = 147,669.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,216.17x = 314,832.26 × 147,669.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,216.17x = 46,491,175,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491,175,939.55/228,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,715.52

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